N41317

Substantial
None

PIPER J3C-65S/N: 8008

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 16, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA309
Location
Princeton, TX
Event ID
20230717192634
Coordinates
33.192940, -96.491160
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s decision to attempt a takeoff from an unimproved field which resulted in an impact with an obstacle.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
8008
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1941
Model / ICAO
J3C-65J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J3C-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ADAMS SAMUEL M
Address
4701 COUNTY ROAD 429
City
ANNA
State / Zip Code
TX 75409-6037
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN23LA309